So on Christmas eve of last year, our power went out and stayed out until the 26th. Luckily we had a generator and other gear to keep us afloat. But it was crazy. We were freezing cold.

But, my family and I had gear. Warm clothes, headlamps, some well insulated gloves, canned/dried goods, etc.

It opened my eyes to how quickly things can happen and without warning. Get gear that you don't have to use electricity for.